Episode 987: Think Tank: Chemical industry growth may detach from GDP, link to zero carbon

The global chemical industry may see future growth driven more by the zero carbon agenda than by its traditional links to the economy.  -          Net zero agenda might drive industry through demand for new materials-          Chemical industry is a major emitter of CO2-          Low carbon crackers, recycling , other technologies will lower carbon intensity-          Huge amount of investment, R&D needed for transformation-          Climate change will damage economic growth-          China’s challenges, demographic changes will dampen global GDP